preschooler
noun
pre·school·er
ˈprē-ˌskü-lər 
1
: a child not yet old enough for school
2
: a child attending a preschool
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San Antonio, who is the parent of a preschooler and toddler who will be eligible to attend Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary, noted that the city of Carlsbad currently pays for a school resource officer who covers the four Encinitas Union School District elementary schools in Carlsbad.
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Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2025
The program is designed for preschoolers, but children of all ages are welcome.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Getting out the door with a preschooler (or two) in tow can feel like a marathon in the morning, but with a bit of structure and a lot of empathy, the transition can be seamless.
—Katrina Donham, Parents, 19 Aug. 2025
The couple worked tirelessly to support the then-preschooler, who flourished under their care.
—Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 17 Aug. 2025
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Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2025
The program is designed for preschoolers, but children of all ages are welcome.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Getting out the door with a preschooler (or two) in tow can feel like a marathon in the morning, but with a bit of structure and a lot of empathy, the transition can be seamless.
—Katrina Donham, Parents, 19 Aug. 2025
The couple worked tirelessly to support the then-preschooler, who flourished under their care.
—Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 17 Aug. 2025
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“Preschooler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preschooler. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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preschooler
noun
pre·school·er
ˈprē-ˈskü-lər
: a child of preschool age
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